We've teamed up with Proto3000, our 3D printing distribution partners, and Play Wood, a 3D hinge company from Italy to make this amazing rocking chair. We show how two technologies, laser cutting and 3D printing, can come together and create remarkable projects.

Step 1: Preparing the Files

You can download the artwork files attached either in CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator. The PDF shows how to assemble the chair together.

Attachments

Step 2: Laser Cutting the Wood

The 3D printed hinges can fit wood thicknesses from 16mm (0.6") - 19mm (3/4"). We've used 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood (48" x 24" sheets) with our SP500 laser (200 watt) to do the cutting. Most clients may not have such a powerful laser, in which case we suggest getting 2 sheets of 3/8" thickness, cut them on the laser (or CNC) machine and glue them together using wood glue.

Step 3: Assembling the Pieces

Place two pieces of wood between on each side of the connectors (based on the assembly PDF) and tighten it with a hex wrench or drill bit. We suggest having two people working on the assembly. Start with the larger pieces and legs and then attach the back and arm-rest.